Modern Indian Restaurant Near Me in Finchley
Modern Indian Restaurant Near Finchley, One Tube Ride Away
From Finchley, Chit Chaat is one direct tube ride away: Finchley Central and West Finchley sit on the same Northern line branch as High Barnet, about 15 minutes with no changes, and the restaurant is a ten-minute walk from the station. Expect a cocktail bar, fusion chaats, tandoor sharing plates and brunch until 3pm.
The menu is chef Shikha Chadha's take on the home cooking she grew up with in Amritsar, made lighter and served in a relaxed, contemporary room. Kathi rolls, avocado chaat and pav bhaji sit alongside butter chicken and biryani.
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Modern Indian Restaurant Near Me in Finchley: a taste of Chit Chaat
Searching for modern Indian restaurant near me in Finchley? Here is a look at the food and the room waiting for you at 135 High Street, Barnet.
Finchley to High Barnet: a modern Indian night out on the Northern line
Not every restaurant outing needs a car, and for Finchley that is the big advantage. Hop on at Finchley Central or West Finchley, stay on to the end of the High Barnet branch, and you are about ten minutes' walk from 135 High Street. It means you can enjoy the cocktail bar without worrying about who is driving home. Those in North Finchley, around Tally Ho, often find the road easier, and there are two car parks close to the restaurant.
A Finchley table tends to order like this: drinks first, then a run of street-food plates to share, such as pani puri, dahi puri and crispy corn. The tandoor follows with lamb seekh kebab, soya champ tikka or a sharing platter for two, and the chef's specials, vada pav, Amritsari kulcha and chole bhature, bring in some proper Punjabi comfort. Lighter eaters can stick to a kathi roll and a chaat. Many dishes are vegan or gluten-free, and nothing in the kitchen contains nuts or seeds.
Brunch is a good excuse for a daytime trip up the line. Until 3pm you can order masala egg bhurji with Malabar paratha, keema pav or a gobi paratha, and on Saturday the doors stay open until 23:00. Sunday service finishes at 22:00. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays, so plan around that.
No changes from Finchley
Finchley Central and West Finchley are on the High Barnet branch, so it is a straight run of about 15 minutes. Walk ten minutes up to the High Street and leave the car at home.
Cocktails without the drive
Travelling by tube from Finchley means everyone can enjoy the cocktail bar, try a lassi or shikanji, and settle in over sharing plates without worrying about the journey home.
Punjabi specials to share
Chole bhature, Amritsari kulcha, vada pav and pav bhaji come from Shikha Chadha's home-style repertoire and make a fun centre for a Finchley group's table, alongside lighter chaats.
What "modern" means here
Sharing plates instead of set courses, street-food chaats next to tandoor grills, kathi rolls and brunch until 3pm, and a cocktail bar alongside lassis and Indian soft drinks. The recipes stay rooted in North Indian home cooking.
Find us
135 High Street, Barnet EN5 5UZ
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Opening hours
Mon, Wed to Fri: 12-3pm, 5:30-10:30pm
Sat: 12-11pm · Sun: 12-10pm
Tuesday: closed
Questions from Finchley
Which tube station should I use from Finchley?
Take the Northern line from Finchley Central or West Finchley towards High Barnet and stay on to the last stop. The journey is roughly 15 minutes with no changes. From High Barnet station, Chit Chaat at 135 High Street is about a ten-minute walk.
Is Chit Chaat worth the trip from Finchley for brunch?
Many people think so. Brunch is served until 3pm and includes puri aloo, keema pav, masala omelette rolls and stuffed parathas, with mango lassi or masala chaas to drink. The direct tube from Finchley makes it an easy weekend outing, especially on Saturdays when the restaurant is open all day.
Do you have gluten-free dishes?
Many dishes on the menu are gluten-free, though naan, parathas and puri-based dishes are not. Tell the team when you book or arrive and they will point you towards suitable choices. The whole kitchen is also nut- and seed-free, which helps if you are managing more than one allergy.
Can I book a table online?
Yes. Use the booking page on the Chit Chaat website, which runs through OpenTable, or call 07414 109555. Booking is a good idea for Friday and Saturday evenings. If you are coming as a large group, mention that when you book so the team can plan your table.
Hop on the Northern line from Finchley and book a table online, or call 07414 109555.
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